Boston U Terriers vs Northeastern Huskies Point Spread Picks

Northeastern won last year's meeting 80-72, and it returns three starters from that squad: JB Frankel, LA Pratt, and William Kermoury. The Huskies suffered through several injuries in the 2024-25 season, but they hope to be healthier and more experienced overall this year. Pratt averaged 11.2 points per game and hit double figures in five of his last nine games. Turnovers plagued Boston University while finishing 16-16, and three starters are back from a team that suffered from some bad losses in the final two months of the season. The Terriers lost 72-52 to Holy Cross and 76-60 to Bucknell, and shortly after, they fell 48-44 in an ugly game against American. The Huskies have been installed as a slight favorite in tonight's game, so go with Northeastern on the moneyline.

Boston University is picked to finish second in the Patriot League as it returns all five starters plus some key reserves. The Terriers won six of their final seven games last season with a 5-2 ATS mark. Boston features balanced scoring as the five starters average between 7.1 and 10.8 points and the Terriers are counting on freshman Azmar Abdullah to make a big contribution. Northeastern ended the season on an 0-6 ATS run and it lost its final three games outright. The Huskies return two starters from an injury-filled season when they were 12-20. Northeastern is 0-7-1 ATS as a road underdog its past eight games. Take Boston University.

Bill Coen has had a lot of success at Northeastern, but last year was a disaster. They dug an 0-11 hole in conference play and could never get out. The Huskies have been good under Coen, but they finished dead last in the conference a year ago, and rebuilding respectability may go beyond this season. Boston U. has a roster full of experience with 5 seniors, 5 juniors, and 3 grad students. The Terriers are picked to finish 2nd behind Colgate in the Patriot Conference and have a big edge heading into their opener at home vs a Northeastern team that has a long way to go to be competitive on the road. Make the play on Boston University.

Northeastern is expected to be a top contender in the Colonial Athletic Association, but it started the season with two road games, and the Huskies are still looking for their first victory tonight at home. The Huskies return three starters from a squad that went 8-2 and tied for first in the conference last season. Boston University lost its season opener, 71-62, to Rhode Island before beating a Division II school. The Terriers come off a 7-11 season, and they have lost six of their last nine games dating to last season. Northeastern has covered six of its last eight home games, and they are 7-3 ATS after an ATS loss. The Huskies are a small favorite and the value is on them to win the game. Play Northeastern on the moneyline.